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LM57 ENP

2008 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

44,266 mi
Last recorded44,266 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls30,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 ENP
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 44,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 40,482 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 40,456 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 36,747 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 34,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear Position lamp lens damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 34,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear Position lamp lens damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 30,891 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 30,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare wheel fitted on which is a space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,158 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 28,141 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,283 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 25,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 17,180 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 17,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 16,286 miles

Both rear tyres staring to crack and perish

OSR lamp broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 16,286 miles

Both rear tyres staring to crack and perish

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OSR lamp broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 13,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corrroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 9,816 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,377 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 8,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,518 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 7,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 7,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 5,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 5,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 3,725 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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LM57 ENP is a 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 30,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM57 ENP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LM57 ENP is a 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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